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Ordinary Council Meetings

Ordinary Council meetings are held monthly and convened at the Council Chambers located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown, unless stated otherwise. These meetings are open to the public, fostering transparency and community engagement.

Attendance at these meetings is mandatory for all Councillors. Furthermore, the Chief Executive Officer, along with members of the Executive Leadership Team or relevant Council Officers, participate in the proceedings, offering necessary information or advice as requested by the Council.

 

Special Council Meetings

Special Council meetings may be convened to address urgent matters and are held in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2009.

Agendas will be published at the earliest possible opportunity.   

Notice of Meetings

Times, dates and location of the following year’s Ordinary Council meetings are decided by Council and published on Council’s website at the end of each year.

Details of Special Council meetings are published as soon as practiable after notice is given to Councillors.  

MEETING Agendas, reports and minutes

Ordinary Council meeting agendas are available to the public before close of business on the Friday before each Council meeting.

Minutes are the official record of business conducted at Council meetings. The unconfirmed minutes are available within 10 business days after the meeting has concluded and are confirmed at the next available Council meeting.

The following sets out the dates for Council's Ordinary Meetings for 2026

 

Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 27 January 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 24 February 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 24 March 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 28 April 2026 Laura Community Hall, Laura
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 23 June 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 28 July 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 25 August 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 22 September 2026 Coen, venue to be confirmed
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 27 October 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 24 November 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown
Ordinary Council Meeting 9 am Tuesday 15 December 2026 Council Chambers, 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown